{"id":87671,"date":"2018-06-08T07:00:13","date_gmt":"2018-06-08T11:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/blog\/?p=87671"},"modified":"2024-02-14T17:52:50","modified_gmt":"2024-02-14T22:52:50","slug":"reduce-sedentary-health-risks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/blog\/telecommuting-survival\/reduce-sedentary-health-risks\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Reduce Sedentary Health Risks from Sitting at a Desk All Day"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Updated February 2024<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Disclaimer: The tips presented in this article should not be substituted for advice from a certified medical professional. If you experience any symptoms associated with sedentary health risks, please contact your physician.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you know sitting at a desk all day can create sedentary health risks? According to the National Institutes of Health, more than 80% of jobs in the U.S. involve mostly sedentary activities<\/a>. Jobs that consist of prolonged sitting are associated with physical disorders, chronic diseases, and mental illnesses. Since remote jobs usually require long periods of sitting in front of a computer screen, it\u2019s important to learn the health risks involved and ways to mitigate the effects. In this article, we explore how sedentary work affects your health and how remote workers can prevent and reduce potential health risks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How Sedentary Work Affects Your Health<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Though sitting at a desk and slumping over a computer may not seem detrimental to your health, it can have serious consequences over time. Here are some common health issues associated with sedentary work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Poor Posture<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Over time, continuous poor posture can affect your entire body. The American Posture Institute<\/a> cites multiple studies that show how poor posture affects:<\/p>\n\n\n\n